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Material Palette

Materials can belong together without arriving from the same catalog page. We find a dominant note, repeat supporting tones, vary texture deliberately, and check every sample in the room where daylight and lamps get an equal vote.

Material Palette

How to Build a Room Material Palette

Choose room materials by starting with fixed surfaces and furniture that will stay, then name one dominant material by temperature, value, movement, and…

10 min read · 2026-09-05
Material Palette

How to Mix Metal Finishes in a Room

Mix metal finishes by choosing a retained lead finish, then giving another finish a supporting or contrasting role.

5 min read · 2026-09-08
Material Palette

How to Mix Wood Tones in One Room

Mix wood tones by choosing the largest fixed or visual wood as the dominant note, then adding a supporting tone and smaller accent.

4 min read · 2026-07-19
Material Palette

What Paint Color Goes with Wood Floors?

Choose paint for wood floors by comparing the floor's visible undertone and lightness with physical wall-colour samples, retained trim and the room's…

6 min read · 2026-09-08